Agile Estimating and Planning (Paperback)

In the book, Agile Estimating and Planning is the definitive, practical guide to estimating and planning agile projects, Agile Alliance cofounder Mike Cohn discusses the philosophy of agile estimating and planning and shows you exactly how to get the job done, with real-world examples and case studies. Concepts are clearly illustrated and readers are guided, step by step, toward how to answer the following questions: What will we build? How big will it be? When must it be done? How much can I really complete by then? You will first learn what makes a good plan-and then what makes it agile.Using the techniques in the book, you can stay agile from start to finish, saving time, conserving resources, and accomplishing more. For Sale in Indian subcontinent only

Features
Save time,conserveorganizational resources, and manage software projects more efficiently by learning to anticipate future needs
Key points are supported by case studies derived from real-world projects
Teaches the nuts and bolts of estimating a project, an iteration, or even a task -- and teaches a variety of approaches to effective estimating

Contents
The Problem and the Goal
* The Purpose of Planning
* Why Planning Fails
* An Agile Approach

Estimating Size
* Estimating Size with Story Points
* Estimating in Ideal Days
* Techniques for Estimating
* Re-Estimating
* Choosing between Story Points and IdealDays

Planning for Value
* Prioritizing Themes
* Financial Prioritization
* Prioritizing Desirability
* Splitting User Stories

Scheduling
* Release Planning Essentials
* Iteration Planning
* Selecting an Iteration Length
* Estimating Velocity
* Buffering Plans for Uncertainty
* Planning the Multiple-Team Project

Tracking and Communicating
* Monitoring the Release Plan
* Monitoring the Iteration Plan
* Communicating about Plans

Why Agile Planning Works
Why Agile Planning Works
* A Case Study
* A Case Study: Bomb Shelter Studios
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